In-Person Services, Columbia, SC Sundays 11AM

The South Carolina Legislature: Issues and Answers

Summary: South Carolina Senator Mia McLeod represents Senate District 22 (Richland and Kershaw Counties) and is the first woman and the first African American to represent that district. She serves on the following Senate committees: Judiciary, Medical Affairs, Rules, Corrections and Penology, and Family and Veterans` Services. Her strong stance regarding issues that Unitarian Universalists champion include voting rights, public education, victim rights, laws to control domestic violence, common sense gun reform, increased diversity and inclusion, and personal choice for healthcare. She has been pushing for systemic reforms in policing, criminal justice, racial justice, healthcare access, and the politicization of the pandemic and race.

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Past Services

Spirituality on the Spectrum

Join Janice Kahrs as she adapts a discussion topic from UUCC’s exploring spirituality group into a sermon about her own diagnosis of Autism and how it colors her perspective on religion and communication.

Bridging Hearts: A Unitarian Odyssey Across Continents

This sermon will explore the profound connection between Transylvanian Unitarians and American Unitarian Universalists, highlighting how, despite geographical distances and diverse cultural backgrounds, they share a common foundation of faith, values, and purpose. Through personal stories, historical contexts, and contemporary examples, we will reflect on how this partnership enriches both communities, fostering mutual support and understanding. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of unity in diversity and the strength found in shared beliefs, reminding us that together, we can illuminate the path toward a more compassionate and inclusive world.

“Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion: The Wisdom of Jonathan Haidt”

Dr. Michael Sullivan will be presenting a creative understanding of why good people are divided by politics and religion. It is based on the work of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt.  Dr. Haidt concludes that “morality binds and blinds”. Using the six foundations of morality derived from his research, we can gain a better understanding of “the righteous mind” that everyone has. This can help bridge political and religious divides and promote greater respect for opposing views.

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